14 Ways to Fake a Good Night's Sleep

When you look exhausted, it doesn't matter whether you were up all night working or dancing—dark circles, puffy eyes, and wan skin look the same either way. Try these easy ways to fake it until you wake it.

Whiten your eyes

The most artful makeup in the world won't do squat if your eyes are bloodshot. Usually caused by dehydration, it's easily treated with drops like Visine, which contain ingredients that will shrink the blood vessels. If you're willing to spend a little more (and you don't wear contact lenses), Graf swears by Collyre Bleu from Alcone. "They have the slightest blue tint that also counteracts any yellowness you may have in the eyes and makes them incredibly white," she says. "I use them before I go on TV." Just don't use whitening drops every day—opthalmologists warn that over time, they can have a rebound reddening effect.